49ers GM John Lynch Talks about His Journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

A Super Bowl champion with Tampa Bay. A Hall of Fame safety. Now the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.

John Lynch's journey includes playing alongside Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks on one of the NFL's most dominant defenses. After a 13-year wait, his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame recognized a career defined by hard hits and smart play. Lynch credits his mental edge and his parents' life lessons for his success on and off the field.